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For the first time in the history of [[cut off]] sitions, a special building will be devoted to the exhibition of aeronautic appliances at the Jamestown Exposition. The Board of Governors has set aside $15,000, which will be used chiefly in the erection of this building, but financial arrangements have also been made for free transportation and space for all but commercial exhibits.

In addition to the building there will be an aerodrome for the testing of machines and ample space for balloon ascensions. The chief interest in the exhibit to the public will lie in the practical demonstrations which will be made by aeroplanes, balloons and airships.

The expert balloon corps from the armies of France, England, Germany, Japan, Russia and Spain are expected to give demonstrations at the exposition. It is also expected by the members of the Aero Club that Santos-Dumont's famous aeroplane, "Bird of Prey," will be brought over for the exhibition. Israel Ludlow, of the Aero Club of America, will be in charge of the exhibits.

Inquirer Cincinnati.
 4 Mar. 1907.O. 

FORTUNE FOR AERONAUTS.
More than $200,000 in Cash Offered For Various Kinds of Flights.
[Boston Transcript.]
Fortunes await the successful inventors of dirigible airships and heavier-than-air machines that will really fly. More than $200,000 is already offered for successful flights on the continent, in England and the United States. The largest amounts in money and trophies are open only to British inventors, however. The Aero Club of America has compiled a full list of the aeronautical prizes which have been offered for competition in the next two years. Two prizes of $50,000 each head the list, which is as follows:
Le Matin, Paris-$50,000; Paris to London in 1908; 217 miles in less than 24 hours; open to dirigible balloons or heavier-than-air machines.
The Daily Mail, London-$50,000; London [[to]] Manchester; 161 miles; open only to heavier-than-air machines owned by members of a recognized aero club.
The Car, London-(1) $2,500 (trophy) annually to aeronaut who flies longest distance in United Kingdom without touching ground in a self-propelled heavier-than-air machine. (2) $25 a mile for every mile successfully accomplished in the Daily Mail competition by the machine which completes the longest distance without touching ground, provided at least 25 miles are covered.
Adams Manufacturing Company, London-$10,000 for any aeroplane that wins the Daily Mail flight, provided the machine is entirely manufactured in Great Britain or its dependencies. 
The Autocar, London-$2,500 in the same connection, provided engine used in the successful aeroplane is made by a British motor car manufacturer.
The Daily Graphic, London-$5,000 to the inventor who produces a heavier-than-air machine which shall carry one or more passengers through the air from one point to another, not less than a mile distant.
J. Norton Griffith-Challenge cup to the winner of the Daily Mail race.
Brookland Automobile Racing Club-$12,500 to the aeronaut who is successful in flying around the Weybridge track, without touching ground from start to finish, at a height of 30 to 50 feet from the ground.
Ruinart Pere et Fils-$2,500 to the first aeroplane to fly from French shore to English shore or vice versa, about 19 miles.
Societe des Bains de Mer d'Ostende-$40,000 to any flying machine or dirigible to go from Ostend to Paris in 24 hours. Distance, 186 miles.
Henry Deutsche, Paris-$14,000 (trophy) to any flying machine or dirigible to cover course as follows: St. Germain, Seulis, Meaux, Melun and St. Germain. Open only to members of Federation Aeronautique Internationale. Can stop and fill up with fuel. Distance, 124 miles.
Deutch-Archdeacon, Paris-$10,000 to heavier-than-air machines that accomplish closed circuit of 62 miles without touching the ground. 
The Daily Mail, London-$1,250 for best three models of heavier-than-air machines exhibited at exhibition, London, April 13, 1907.
Barnum & Bailey-$10,000 for purchase of a heavier-than-air machine to be used daily.
M. Pepin-$200 for heavier than-air machines, conditions to be used later.
Frank Hedge Butler, London-Challenge cup for longest distance covered by aeroplanes or balloons starting from London on a given date.
Howard de Walden Prize-Offered for a type heavier than air.
Sir David Solomon's Cup-For a heavier-than-air type. 
Gordon Bennett International Aeroplane Cup-International contest for balloons, open only to clubs belonging to the federation.
Lahm Cup-Offered by the Aero Club of America to members of any aero club in the world for longest distance covered by balloons in the United States.


Berlin, March 5. -[[cut off]]
a letter to Captain von Krogh, [[cut off]]
known German aeronauts, inviting him to [[cut off]]
assistant in the attempt which Mr. Wellman will make this summer to reach the North Pole in a balloon. According to the "Lokal Anzeiger," Captain von Krogh has declined this invitation, believing that dirigible ballooning has not yet reached a stage where it guarantees the success of a Polar attempt. Captain von Krogh has made numerous ascents in the Zeppelin and Parseval dirigible balloons, and he prefers to remain in Germany and resume his experiments with the Parseval balloon in the spring.

Standard. Troy N.Y. 6 Mar. 1907 

When somebody learns to utilize the hot air expended in Congress, they can operate a balloon line right from the capitol.

Journal Atlanta Ga
6.Mar.1907. 

The war department wants a military balloon for Cuba that will lift a ton. It may be mentioned incidentally that Secretary Taft is the head of the war department. 

Chronicle Chicago Ill. 5 Mar 1907.

WILL ATTEND AERO FEAST.
[Special Telegram.]
NEW YORK, March 4.-A delegation of St. Louis balloon enthusiasts will attend the dinner on March 14 to be given by the Aero Club of America at the Hotel St. Regis. Acceptances have been received from ex-Governor Francis, James E. Smith, president of the Business Men's league; L. D. Dozier, president of the St. Louis Aero club, and Dan C. Nugent.
Willis Moore, chief of the weather bureau in Washington, will be one of the speakers, and one of the Washington delegates present will be Admiral C. M. Chester.
The next ascension planned by the members will be conducted by Alfred N. Chandler and Allan E. Hawley in Philadelphia on Saturday, March 16.